IMDb 6.7 1997 HD

SubUrbia

SubUrbia

1997
Comedy Drama
121 min R USA
6.182 / 10
6.7 IMDB

A group of suburban teenagers try to support each other through the difficult task of becoming adults.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Catherine Hardwicke / Donald Murphy / James Alan Hensz / Dave Halls / Richard Linklater / Monika Petrillo
Starring
Giovanni Ribisi / Steve Zahn / Amie Carey / Nicky Katt / Parker Posey / Ajay Naidu / Jayce Bartok / Dina Spybey-Waters

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

realistic melancholic authentic uncertain raw observational earnest poignant understated relatable complex coming-of-age

Reviews

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Sophia Rossi
May 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'SubUrbia' delves into the often-overlooked world of suburban teenagers striving to navigate the complexities of adulthood. The film's strength lies in its authentic portrayal of a group's mutual support system as they face this significant life transition. Performances,…

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Benjamin Carter
May 14, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Richard Linklater's 'SubUrbia' is a remarkably honest and affecting portrayal of the messy, exhilarating, and often terrifying business of growing up. The film excels in its depiction of a group of teenagers supporting each other through the immense…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 14, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This exploration of suburban adolescence, 'SubUrbia', presents a familiar landscape of teenage struggles with a commendable lack of sentimentality. The narrative follows a group of friends as they confront the daunting task of becoming adults, a process fraught…

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Marcus Thorne
May 14, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'SubUrbia' is a keenly observed study of young people teetering on the precipice of adult life. The film eschews grand pronouncements, instead focusing on the small moments and shared experiences that define this transitional period. Giovanni Ribisi and…

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Eleanor Vance
May 14, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Richard Linklater's 'SubUrbia' offers a raw and often melancholic snapshot of adolescent life. The film centres on a group of friends as they navigate the challenging path towards adulthood, a journey depicted with a grounded realism that avoids…

FAQs

The title 'SubUrbia' directly points to the film's setting and thematic focus. It refers to the suburban landscape that serves as the backdrop for the characters' lives and their collective journey into adulthood. The film uses this environment to explore the specific pressures, opportunities, and sometimes the perceived limitations that shape the experiences of these young people.